A THREE-DAY strike this week by transport workers in Northern Ireland, which threatened to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of Fermanagh commuters, has been suspended. Translink workers were due to walk out yesterday (Tuesday) for three days after their unions rejected a payment offer from the government. However, following talks on Sunday, the unions said there had been an […]
PICTURES: Heavy snow brings Fermanagh to a standstill
THE Fermanagh community woke up this morning [Friday] to a heavy blanket of snow which has caused disruption across the county. A number of schools in Enniskillen and the surrounding areas have closed and the Police Service of Northern Ireland are encouraging motorists to not take unnecessary journeys. “Police have received several reports of vehicles […]
The Whistlin’ Donkeys confirm Easter shows
Fresh off the back of a major tour of Australia, the Whistlin’ Donkeys have confirmed they’ve an action-packed schedule planned with shows in some of Ireland’s biggest venues. The six-man band is set to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style with what’s expected to be a sold-out show in Vicar Street in Dublin. The Whistlin’ […]
WATCH… Rollerskating group glides into town
LEANNA is gliding into town with her new roller-skating club. Glide and Groove Roller-skate Club has kickstarted in Fermanagh bringing back an old-school sport to the local community. Leanna Kirkup is behind the move and runs the club. She developed her love for roller-skating when living in London and the passion grew from there. “I had a friend who invited […]
Coná and Shea take the plunge with new Cold Water Club
A NEW cold water group called Cold Water Club has dived into Fermanagh waters. The new group has been started by newlyweds Coná and Shea Daly who host local swim socials to help people get involved in cold water swimming. Coná had been doing events under her Instagram page dipsnhips for the last two years before starting the […]
Debate and discussion at Fermanagh People’s Assembly
OVER 200 people turned out to the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen on Thursday night for the Fermanagh People’s Assembly which was aiming to discuss the ‘bread and butter issues of a new Ireland’. Organised by Sinn Féin’s ‘Commission on the Future of Ireland Committee’, a Fermanagh-led panel discussed a diverse range of issues including education, health […]
Fermanagh’s Bernie Collins films locally for Sky Sports
AHEAD of the start of the Formula One season this weekend, Maguiresbridge woman Bernie Collins recently stopped off in Fermanagh to film a special segment for an upcoming programme on Sky Sports. The 37-year-old, who has established herself as one of the leading females in the world of motorsport, is going to be a pundit […]
Derek Ryan confirms more local shows in Fermanagh
DUE to huge success and demand, Fermanagh resident Derek Ryan has added an extra show on his brand new Irish concert tour in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen on 11th April. Derek is on a run of sell-out shows, announcing an additional date to his highly anticipated concert tour set to take place in the Killyhevlin after […]
Newtownbutler Chinese proves to be a cracker
WHEN Tony and Becky He met in a Chinese takeaway in Newtownbutler in 2008, it was love at first sight. Sixteen years later they’ve formed a formidable partnership and own a chain of top-class takeaways. Originally from Fucheng in China, Tony He, the head chef at the Lucky House Takeaway, packed his bags and made the […]
Newtownbutler mourns death of Natasha Graham
THE Newtownbutler community has been left devastated following the death of the much-loved Natasha Graham who was described as a ‘beautiful person’. Formerly of Aghagay Meadows in Newtownbutler, Ms Graham passed away peacefully on Thursday, aged 30 years old. Ms Graham was born in September 1993, six weeks premature. Despite being given only seconds to […]